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hitchin british schools trust

The charity supports children and young people and the general public. Hitchin British Schools Trust is a registered charity whose purpose is education and training. It delivers its work by providing buildings, facilities, or open space. The charity is based in Hitchin and operates in Hertfordshire.


This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

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Activities & Mission

Operating The British Schools Museum, a museum of the history of elementary education within a group of Grade II and II* Listed buildings (dating 1837 to 1905). Artifacts and documents collection relating to the education and social history of childhood. Volunteering opportunities, education programmes for schools and outreach programmes. Fundraising programmes of talks, concerts and other events.

Fundraising

See where Hitchin British Schools Trust is active and find local fundraising opportunities.

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£251,187
Latest Expenditure
£166,633

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 66.3%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 66.3%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024£251,187£166,6330 / 130
2023£157,839£153,8880 / 67
2022£125,907£102,5500 / 118
2021£227,255£120,7810 / 118
2020£140,871£153,3170 / 120

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers